November 2018 - Federal Criminal Law Center

What the RICO Statute Means

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 29, 2018
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organized crime, racketeering, RICO

The Purpose of The RICO Statute The RICO statute, or the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, was designed by the federal government as a measure to fight against organized crime in the United States. Being convicted of violating RICO can result in serious penalties. People who face RICO charges often benefit from obtaining the […]

How to Respond to Felony Charges

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 26, 2018
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criminal defense attorneys, Felony Cases, Felony Charge

Four Tips for Responding to Felony Charges No matter the type of felony charges you face, you should take your charges seriously. A conviction for a felony offense can lead to severe penalties including fines, imprisonment, and more. To respond to these charges, it is often a wise idea to obtain the assistance of an […]

Key Differences Between a Federal Felony and State Felony

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 16, 2018
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Federal Crimes, Felony Charge, Georgia State Crime Charges

Key Components of Federal Felony and State Felony Charges While some criminal offenses are classified as misdemeanors, others are classified as felonies. A person can also be charged with either state or federal felonies, which have some distinct differences. If you end up facing either a federal felony indictment or state felony charges, you should […]

What Court Records are Open to the Public?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 9, 2018
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Criminal Defense, criminal record, Criminal Record Expungement, public record

Understanding Court Records and Who Can Access Them One of the most common questions asked by clients who face criminal charges is whether the public will be able to access their records. The answer is that it often depends on what court records are involved. If you are not certain whether records are open to […]

Probable Cause vs Reasonable Suspicion

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 6, 2018
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Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure, Probable Cause, reasonable suspicion, Unreasonable Search And Seizure

Understanding Probable Cause vs Reasonable Suspicion The Fourth Amendment protects us against unreasonable searches and seizures. To determine whether law enforcement has an adequate standard of proof to perform a search or seizure can be a particularly complicated question. To protect your rights, not only is it helpful to know how to respond to law […]

What Constitutes Insurance Fraud?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 1, 2018
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Defending Fraud Charges, Insurance Fraud

Understanding What Counts as Insurance Fraud Most people who own motor vehicles or businesses rely on insurance in case an unexpected accident occurs. Unfortunately, some people attempt to fraudulently use insurance in cases for which coverage does not apply. Other times, people end up charged with insurance fraud when they did not do anything illegal […]